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Jan 31, 2008 at 3:15 AMJan 31, 2008 at 3:24 PM

ROCHESTER — Police and fire officials responded to Tonka Street around 6 p.m. Tuesday after a caller reported a young child had been hit by a car.

A young boy, whose age, police estimate at 2-3 years old, was hit at a very low speed by his father, who was backing out of a driveway. The boy was transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital by Frisbie EMS. Police said the injuries were non-life threatening, and the boy was taken for a precautionary evaluation.

"It appears to be accidental. No criminal aspect in nature at this point. A young male was struck while a vehicle was backing up," Sgt. Anthony Bossi said.

Bossi explained the boy was approaching the vehicle, wanting to leave with his father, and unbeknownst to the father got too close, and was subsequently struck at a very low speed.

Bossi said at this point, police are not looking at filing charges.

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